AMUSEMENTS

Taihape Daily Times, 27 July 1918, Page 4

AMUSEMENTS

KING'S THEATRE.

What might be truthfully termed a programme of extraordinary attraction will be screened at the King's Theatre to-night. One of the most delightful stars of the "Midnight Follies," Miss Olive Thomas will appear in a picture drama entitled "An Even. Break," which has set all America talking. In this the scintillating beauty of the new Triangle star ih at its best, and she romps her way into the hearts of everybody. The play has its serious moments, too, and her emotional acting is very fine, particularly in the scene when she realises that the man she has learned to love is engaged to an old playmate of nil own town. The story is an illuminating picture of the stage, as the stage is known in the gay "lobster palaces" of modern Broadway. A gigantic musical comedy on canvas almost describes '"An Even Break" for although it is a picture, the "Jazz" bands, the ballets, the songs "There's a little bit of bad in every good little girl," the choruses, and 311 the rest are startlingly real. By special request "Rasputin the Monk," will be repeated tonight. Last night its screening produced a profound impression by its disclosures of the hidden mysteries of Court life in Russia. A further episide of "The Secret Kingdom" will also be shown.

EVERYBODY'S.

"The Little American," banned by the "friendly" Germans in America, but a production that has created a tremendous furore wherever it has been shown by its wonderful appeal and opportune presentation, will be shonnat Everybody "s Theatre tonight. Mary Pickford, the "sweetheart of the screen," will draw the hearts of picture patrons more than ever before in this tensely patriotic and thrilling masterpiece. It is a play of the times, dealing with, the great war. The German submarine sinking the passenger ship is so real that it makes you shudder. The horrors of war are brought right to your door; the wonderful organisation of the German Secret Service machine is laid bare before you; a young girl's heroism; a big trial betwixt love and duty; a French officer's love for his country; tne denouncing of Germany's inhuman methods by one of her officers. Mix all this together, spice it with a wonderfully charming love story, and the picture-lover will get a slight idea or what "The Little American" is like. The play is produced with all its telling realism by the brains of the Paramount people, who have spared neither time nor money in setting before the public a picture monumental in its excellence. The pictures shown in conunction with the star are a*i above the average in quality.

TAIHAPE PIERROTS.

There is a charm about a Pierrot entertainment .peculiarly its own, due largely to its variety and novelty. The last performance of the Taihape Pier'rots will be remembered with pleasure, and the entertainment to be given on Tuesday evening will enhance the reputation of this organisation, judging by the rehearsals we have witnessed. The cream of our local vocalists and comedians will take part, and there will be some pleasant surprises sprung on the audience. The programme consists of choruses, solos (coon, humorous and lyrical), patter sketches, musical monologues, and the usual gags inseparable from an entertainment of this kind. Mr. De Latour has been indefatigable in attending to the stage arrangements, and has succeeded in producing some novel effects. The musical portion is under ?■'"> direction of Mrs. G. Plummer, and this is a guarantee that this part of the entertainment will reach a high level. Tickets are now available, and have been going off like "hot cakes," and it would be wise for those who intend to be present to secure seats at once in order to avoid disappointment. The 16-page booklet programme which goes through this issue of the paper will give our readers some idea of the "p-grformance.

FISK JUBILEE SINGERS.

The name of "Pisk" has been associated with a talented company of singers for so many yeafrs that it has become a household word and very few people in Australia and New Zes.land have not heard them' at one time or another. Although in the present company there are only two of the original left, the standard has not suffered, new members proving themselves worthy successors. The popularity of the Ffek Jubilee Singers has been well maintained and to-day therr concerts are patronised just as liberatty as of yore. The reason for this, of course, is the presentation of highclass programmes. The Company Is evenly balanced and apart from indiv. idual items, the concerted work is exceptionally good. Coon songs and

popular air? And a prominent place in the programme and real talent played in the more serious items. The Company will make their appearance at Taihape Town Bail on Wednesday, July 31st inst. The box plan is at Swcdlund's Music Warehouse, where g seats may be extra charge. Popular prions to suit all: 3s, 2s and Is.